Babassu Carrier Oil

Orbignya oleifera

  • Certified Organic Available
Studied Properties

APPEARANCE: White/pale yellow semi-solid

ODOR: Neutral, mild

SAPONIFICATION VALUE: 235 to 256

MELTING RANGE: 20 to 30°C

FLASHPOINT: 280°C

CHROMATOGRAPHIC COMPOSITION

COMPONENT & RANGE %
Caproic: 1 to 6
Caprylic: 2 to 8
Lauric: 40 to 50
Myristic: 10 to 19
Palmitic: 6 to 15
Stearic: 1 to 8
Oleic: 13 to 25
Linoleic: 1 to 6

Total Saturated fats: 60 to 92
Total Monosaturated: 10 to 22
Total Polyunsaturated: 1 to 8

Common Uses

Babassu oil is used in a various range of cosmetic applications as an active principle or as a carrier. Being rich in antioxidants and fatty acids, it is a valuable ingredient in skin care products such as body milks, soaps, creams, lip balms, bath products and hair care products.

Babassu Oil is a nutrient rich oil similar to coconut oil that comes from the cold pressing of the seed of the Babassu palm tree, but is a far more lightweight oil. The oil is a solid at room temperature. The tree is found in the Amazon region of South America. The high content of fatty acids with antibacterial and antimicrobial properties make it extremely moisturising, soothing and hydrating; great for wound healing and improving skin texture and great in hair products.

More about Babassu Carrier Oil

Studied Properties

  • Antioxidant
  • Moisturizing
  • Antibacterial
  • Anti-inflammatory

Common Uses

  • Anti-aging
  • Bath
  • Body Care
  • Dry Skin
  • Hair & Scalp Care
  • Hydration
  • Massage
  • Skin Care

Feature Constituents

  • lauric acid
  • myristic acid
  • oleic acid
  • palmitic acid

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